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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.28, 1,314.02 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.28, 1,314.02 and 511.20 is: 766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.28 : 1,314.02 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.28/1,314.02 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.28x = 1,314.02 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.28x = 671,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,727.02/876.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.57

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